FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves carrying out combined transurethral electric vaporization and transurethral prostate resection. Ultrasonic transducer is introduced into the rectum at a depth of 5 cm. Transverse ultrasonic prostate cross-section image is built. Vaporization begins at the middle lobe of the prostate. Lateral lobes are vaporized at the end. One area is left for treating another one when 6 mm deep segment appears on the sonogram all over the surface under evaporation. Then, transurethral resection of the crust formed is to be performed. EFFECT: reduced traumatic injuries. 5 dwg, 1 tbl
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2001-04-20—Published
1997-07-29—Filed